Eight StarCraft II contenders will compete in epic eSports battles this November.

Screaming fans. Larger-than-life personalities. Professional sports-sized prize purses. This is not simply a game – this is eSports; this is the Red Bull Battle Grounds.

On November 23rd and 24th, the east coast eSports event unfolds in New York City as eight of the top professional videogame athletes in the world compete in a high-stakes two-day tournament. Blizzard Entertainment’s award-winning real-time strategy game, StarCraft II, serves as the playing field, as these players face-off with $50,000 in prizes on the line.   

Hosted at the Hammerstein Ballroom – site of legendary music performances, world renowned theater performances and high octane sporting shows – this historic Manhattan entertainment venue is transformed into the competitive coliseum of the future, for this elite exhibition of professional gaming. Previous winners "MC" and "Bomber" will compete with six other contenders from around the world on stage in this highly anticipated eSports event.

Visit www.Redbull.com/battlegrounds for more information and www.ticketmaster.com to snag your two day pass now.